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I've owned ARC REF3 also REF5SE, and the REF 5SE was significantly better..
Still, in tandem with A-200s, I preferred Accuphase's own C-3800. If looking for best possible combination, you may want to give any FM Acoustics pre a shot. Last edited by bvdiman; 09-17-2013 at 03:30 PM. |
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I would love to hear a FM Acoustics unit one day. They are said to be the best of the best....
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The Luxman Pre is just like all the goodness of tube pre with no added requirement for the tube rolling. I have to consider myself an Accuphase fan since I have a full accuphase rig. I think the very design consideration of the Accuphase always been nothing added to the music or reproduction so their pre including C-3800 will be just that. It's fortunately is a 99.99% truth in representing music but 0.01% neglecting the taste preference of the listener. FM is just too rich for my blood but free audition is possible for me in the near future.
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Dear Descartes,
It would also be more coordinated. Such an erudite forum this is . Sophisticated humor for sophisticated gents*. Alberto |
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I have to say I always loved Accuphase amps but was never a huge fan of their preamps. I have been extremely happy with my A30's and Shindo Masseto combo.
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Anthony MAIN SYSTEM: Shindo Masseto, (2) Accuphase A30's, Arcam DV29, Transrotor Darkstar, Jelco 750, CA DaVinci, Audience AU24SE, JL F-112, Totem Winds. Ricchard Gray OFFICE SYSTEM: Mac C26, Mac 2505, accuphase T-100, Marrantz, Technics SL1400MkII, CA 2002, Tandberg 10X, Nak 680ZX. Fried R3 signature (owned since new) HT: Arcam AVR600, Mrantz UD7007, Panasonic 65" VT50, Dali Helicon 7.0 (2) JL F-110, DAILY TV VIEWING: (In build phase)Panasonic 58" pro series Totem tribe 5.1 Arcam AVR300 (temp) DV88,Sony BR GAMING SYSTEM: Runco XP50DHD, Arcam AVR250, Dali Mentor 5.1, Xbox 360 .Too much more to list |
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Pls keep in mind the phase polarity in case of balanced connection, when one mix Accuphase amp to other s pre. Or vice versa. I tried c3800 vs ARC ref40 connected to A200. C3800 made more robust bass but noticeably rougher than ARC.
I do wish Accuphase make two piece pre amp one day, to separate power supply. I feel this is audible. Toga |
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i like the arc ref 5se + A70 combo *so far the best for me*
the VTL 6.5 + A65 = was not very compatible Boulder 1010 + A65= quite good, very livable |
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With a A70 sure a pre Accuphase. not other.
the 2820 (the 3800 is very $$$$$) -> all Accuphase is the right way to nirvana. |
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